Thursday, July 10, 2014

Fluidity

It is absolutely amazing to see how life moves a long and evolves with time. Everyday when the sun sets I have the pleasure of simply reminiscing on waking up in the hours before. So far during this summer I have been working, taking an online course at JHU, getting to explore the city, and enjoying time with family. I will admit that at first I was a bit reluctant to have my nephew and niece visit our home in Tennessee. This was due to the fact that I had preconceived notions on how responsible I would have to be. And although it can be tiring, I have had enjoyed the moments with them so far. We all are sharing connected memories and experiences that will last forever. It is in the simplicity of those memories and experiences where an abundance of joy and happiness comes from. Life in all it is beauty and creation is such a joyful experience. I am thankful just to be breathing. My dogs keep on running, the birds keep on chirping, and people will keep on living. Everyday I will live consciously and make sure to maximize the beautiful breaths I have been granted here on earth, and in the universe.

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Long Term Mentality

It has been quite sometime since I have come to this blog to express my random thoughts, and experiences as a young lad finding his path in life. Since March 2012, I have graduated from high school, completed my freshmen year of college, and faced some self revealing truths. Since being away from home (under parental guidance/supervision) I felt rather empty about anyone of my peers in regards to being able to truly enjoy myself with. I found myself pretty down during most of the year naturally due to a lack of expression and ears to listen. The truth that I had revealed upon myself is that I simply will not change from who I truly am. In the past years I had been a sharp, focused young lad with a plan to maximize his opportunities wherever he went in life. Up until recently I had discovered that I had truly lost sight of my vision. I must admit that I was focusing on many trivial things that ultimately ended up resulting in suffering several personal losses. Before I had the means of physically living on my own, buying my own personal items, and solely being responsible for myself, I really only had my mind set on one thing: my future. I would always think about the things I wanted to do when I was a certain age or some place I wanted to go when I had the means to travel there. Because of that train of thought(s) I would fill my time with activities, people, and things that would help me accomplish my objectives in life. It was truly a delightful way of living. I realize now that I truly have the opportunity for the rest of my life to plan out how I want to live. In order to do so however I must return to, and continue ,to have a long term mentality.